Popular methods for the avoidance
of death issues include
denial, indifference,
service, condolences,
food, vacancy, and any activity
that does not involve
emotional honesty
in a direct fashion.
Being glued
to the physical presence,
for whatever the reasons,
is difficult.
Experiencing someone dear
in ongoing pain
and all the general
difficult considerations
and communications that occur,
even in the best of circumstances,
has a wearing effect
on being present for that person
who is dying.
It is not at all like the rest of life
as we usually independently live it.
To be patient
in unfamiliar circumstances
with the intercession of strangers
and their financial
or medical agendas is a challenge.
Protocols and paperwork
become alibis for deeper feelings
that seem to have no natural outlet
or functional presence
under the circumstances.
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